High school wrestling: Regional dual tournament capsules

Division I
What: Region 3 semifinals and finals
When: 6, Wednesday
Who: South vs. Solon; Nordonia vs. Brecksville
Where: South High School, 5000 Shankland Rd., Willoughby
Outlook: The top two seeds from each subregion advanced to the semifinals, but this is Brecksville’s bracket to lose. The Bees have won the last two tournaments in which they’ve been — the Bill Dies Memorial tournament at Akron Firestone and their own Brecksville Holiday Invitational. For what it’s worth, Nordonia won the Solon Comet Classic in early December, with Solon sixth and South ninth. Nordonia is the only team to beat the Rebels (9-1) in a dual this season. Individuals to keep an eye on are Brecksville 120-pounder Austin Assad, Normany state qualifier Mike DeCesare (145), Solon’s Daniel Clement (106) and South’s Russell Porter (170).Division II
What: Region 12 semifinals and finals
When: 6, Wednesday
Who: Perry vs. Crestwood, Canfield vs. Minerva
Where: Crestwood High School, 10919 Main St., Mantua
Outlook: Perry won this bracket last season as the only area team to win a regional title. The top-seeded Pirates take on No. 3 Crestwood, which beat No. 2 Lake Catholic to reach the semifinals. Perry beat Crestwood, 43-22, in last year’s regional final. Perry would most likely meet Canfield in a regional final. The Cardinals were second to Brecksville at Akron Firestone two weeks ago, led by Stan Socha (182) and Korey Frost (106). With four returning state placers — Collin Dees (120), Aaran Gessic (132), Alec Schenk (170) and Billy Miller (285) — Perry is the favorite to advance to Columbus next week.Division III
What: Region 19 semifinals and finals
When: 6, Wednesday
Who: Beachwood vs. Berkshire, Rootstown vs. Girard
Where: Rootstown High School, 4140 State Route 44, Rootstown
Outlook: No. 1 Beachwood boasts two wrestlers with state titles — Sammy Gross (138) and Ryan Harris (170) — but the balanced Badgers can’t be underestimated in a dual setting. Berkshire had a convincing 51-27 win over Kirtland, a regional finalist last season, to reach the semifinals against the Bison. Berkshire is led by Nate Walker (113), T.J. Malkus (126) and Cody Charvat (138). No. 1 Rootstown finished fifth at the Bill Dies Memorial Tournament. The Rovers had six placers, including champion Travis Linton (182). No matter what, there will be a local team in the finals, but Rootstown, with a home-gym advantage, will be a tough out.